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Phillips is hitting .209 with a .271 OBP in 48 plate appearances this season at the Triple-A level. The 35-year-old hasn't played in a major league game since 2010 and is doubtful to change that this summer. Thu, May 24, 2012 02:31:00 PM

Phillips missed a majority of the Cactus League schedule to due a strained oblique. The 34-year-old backstop owns a pedestrian .262/.298/.357 career batting line in the major leagues. Tue, Mar 27, 2012 03:25:00 PM

Paul Phillips will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a strained oblique.

Phillips was already an extreme longshot to break camp with the big club, and this injury essentially seals his fate. He'll likely be sidelined for a few weeks before beginning the season at Triple-A. Fri, Mar 2, 2012 12:31:00 PM

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Phillips, who turns 35 in April, batted .237/.281/.305 with three homers, 24 RBI and a .586 OPS over 291 plate appearances with the Indians' Triple-A affiliate last season. He'll function as organizational depth in the minors. Wed, Jan 11, 2012 01:32:00 PM

Depth Charts

Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and walked in the Blue Jays' 10-6 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday.

It's the first spring homer for EE, who entered the day just 1-for-15 after missing a couple of weeks with back soreness. In part because of the back, it looks like he'll DH a lot more than he plays first base, at least in the early going. Justin Smoak and Danny Valencia figure to share first-base duties, with Smoak playing versus righties.

Maicer Izturis (groin) will be sidelined for at least 10 days and will miss the start of the season, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.

Izturis left Friday's game with a right groin strain. With Izturis sidelined, Devon Travis and Ryan Goins suddenly have a great opportunity to win the Opening Day second base gig. Travis, whom the Jays acquired from the Tigers for Anthony Gose this winter, is especially intriguing from a fantasy perspective.

Michael Saunders (knee) said he hopes to start light running exercises in the next few days.

Saunders has been hitting in minor league games in recent days, but he's yet to run the bases. The outfielder is recovering from February knee surgery and, while he won't be ready for the season, Saunders could return by mid-April if all goes well.

The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews. The Blue Jays haven't provided a specific timetable for Stroman, but he will miss the entire 2015 season. It's an unfortunate break for the Jays and the young right-hander.

Brett Cecil made his spring debut with a perfect inning Thursday against the Phillies.

Cecil was already named Toronto's closer despite missing all month with a sore shoulder. The Jays never seemed all that concerned about the shoulder, but it does make him an even riskier fantasy pick than he'd already be as an unestablished closer on a team that has always been quick to make changes.